Get into the spirit for Christmas gift season
Pernod Ricard UK quoted research by Toluna, saying that 60% of shoppers will give alcohol as a gift this Christmas despite current economic pressures.
Old pals come to the party
Everybody's favourite old guys, Jack and Victor, are making a bid to be at Christmas parties all over Scotland with the release of a festive version of their blended Scotch whisky.
Packing for the planet
Drinking chocolate firm Cocoa Canopy has changed up its packs to include the renewable and compostable packaging NatureFlex.
Trio join Global’s portfolio
Global Brands Limited, known for VK and All Shook Up alcohol brands, has announced the purchase of the Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands from Molson Coors.
Cheers for a local discovery
Financial concerns may push consumers to limit their beer purchases this year, bringing continued challenges for retailers.
Hendrick’s Gin has got a blooming new launch
Ayrshire distiller Hendrick's Gin has expanded on its Cabinet of Curiosities range with a new floral addition in Flora Adora.
Manchester Drinks brings an exclusive frozen treat to the Scottish market
Manchester Drinks is banking on the summer sun to help drive sales of its two new launches for the Slush Puppie Frozen Pouch brand.
Swizzels brand branches out in drinks
The Swizzels brand has been branching out in the soft drinks category with new licensed products launched from different firms.
Andrew Peace wine bolsters the range
Australian wine brand Andrew Peace has launched six new SKUs to its range in time for the winter months offering larger formats at lower ABVs.
4 more to go
CEREALS firm Mornflake has developed Oats2Go Pots - instant (add water, leave for a minute, stir and serve) porridge for home or work. The...
Unitas launches own-label range
Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new own-brand range, called Local Living, to help support retailer margins, as well as two new category guides.
Oatcake firm opens free-from factory
EDINBURGH oatcake and biscuit manufacturer Nairn’s Oatcakes has spent £6.5m on a new gluten-free manufacturing site in Newtongrange, Midlothian.
Managing director Martyn Gray said: “Over...
Market News | Pepsi, Ben & Jerry’s, Squeaky Bean, JAC Vapour
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
All I want for Crispmas…
Thanks to her much-loved song ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’, Mariah Carey will forever be associated with the festive season.
Market News | Diageo, Birra Moretti, Whitley Neill, Absolut
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Credit to the crunch – New croutons for Heinz
HEINZ has a new range of crunchy croutons designed to complement its soups. They’ll be manufactured, marketed and sold under licence by Chaucer Foods,...
